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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 05:30 PM
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So I was trying to install these switchbacks, and one of them popped off inside the housing. How much of a PITA is it to take the headlights off?
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 05:33 PM
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Although I’ve never done it, there are several posts about removing the headlights. I have watched a few YouTube videos showing you how. Looks easy if you are somewhat handy and have a few tools.
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 05:40 PM
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removing the headlights on the 2015-2017 looks easy.. removing the headlights on 2018-2019 is more involved you have to remove the whole grille

opening the headlights on both are a PITA .. check the lighting forum.. the retrofit thread has ideas
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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Lots of bolts....and if you have the fender flares a few plastic clips.
I thought the clips were the worst....and I broke one,
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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Lots of bolts....and if you have the fender flares a few plastic clips.
I thought the clips were the worst....and I broke one,
Do I have to remove the whole grill, or just the bottom part?
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 06:09 PM
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What year is your truck? I would try and wrap some double sided tape around a somewhat flexible wire and try and fish it out. I can take 15-17 heads out in about 10 minutes, but I have done it several times now.
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 06:11 PM
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I would use a skinny hose under suction to get that bulb out of that of the housing. This happened to me before with a sport bike headlamp.
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What brand were these led switchbacks, so I dont buy them.
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 06:30 PM
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What year is your truck? I would try and wrap some double sided tape around a somewhat flexible wire and try and fish it out. I can take 15-17 heads out in about 10 minutes, but I have done it several times now.
profile says 2018
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 06:38 PM
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Oh, I don't dig that deep, that's why I like truck details in signatures. Thanks
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